Last updated October 2026
Stonefields is one of Auckland’s newest master-planned residential suburbs — built from the late 2000s onwards in a former Mt Wellington basalt quarry, with high-density modern terraced housing, a central village square and integrated parkland that distinguishes it from the established suburbs that surround it.
Official Suburb Facts
- Population (2023 Census)
- About 3,950, up 4% since 2018
- Land area
- 0.95 km² (95 ha)
- Location
- 8.0 km south-east of central Auckland
- Council
- Auckland Council
- Neighbouring suburbs
- St Johns, Mount Wellington, Remuera
- Ward or local board
- Ōrākei Local Board
- Getting there
- Stonefields Avenue, with buses; SH1 motorway access nearby
- Main shopping
- Stonefields village square
- Schools
- Stonefields School
- Nearby landmarks
- Maungarei / Mt Wellington, Stonefields Lake and Pavilion, the former quarry cliff faces
Who Lives in Stonefields
About 3,950 residents in 1,480 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.
About Stonefields
Stonefields was created from the late 2000s onwards on the site of a former Winstone quarrying operation that extracted basalt from the slopes of Mt Wellington / Maungarei.
After quarrying ceased, the substantial flat-floored site was developed as one of NZ’s largest master-planned residential communities — over 2,000 dwellings designed as a high-density mixed-use community with central village square, walking paths and integrated green spaces. The architectural character is modern terraced housing rather than detached suburban — distinct from the surrounding established Auckland suburbs.
The Former Quarry Setting
The former quarry setting defines Stonefields’ physical character — the development sits within the bowl carved out of Mt Wellington’s eastern flank, with cliff faces from the historic quarrying still visible around the edges.
The basalt rock that was extracted here built much of central Auckland’s roading infrastructure through the mid-20th century. Mt Wellington / Maungarei volcanic cone sits immediately above Stonefields, with walking access to the summit from the development.
Family-Focused Design
Stonefields was designed with a strong family demographic in mind — central village square with cafes and convenience retail, primary school within the development, multiple playgrounds, and an integrated cycle/walking network linking the various neighbourhoods.
The Stonefields Lake and Pavilion at the centre is the community focal point. The development’s density and design has made it popular with younger families wanting a more urban village feel than typical suburban Auckland.
Near Stonefields
Just outside Stonefields, within 5 km of its centre, nearest first.
Places
Businesses
Where to Learn More
Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board — local government area covering Stonefields.
Auckland Council — Mt Wellington / Maungarei — adjacent volcanic cone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stonefields?
Eastern Auckland in the former Mt Wellington basalt quarry, ~12 km from CBD.
How old is Stonefields?
Developed from the late 2000s onwards — one of NZ’s largest master-planned residential communities.
Why “Stonefields”?
The name references the basalt that was quarried from the site for decades before development.
What’s the character?
Modern high-density terraced housing with master-planned village layout — distinct from typical suburban Auckland.
Are there schools?
Yes — Stonefields School (primary) within the development.
What is Stonefields Lake and Pavilion?
Stonefields Lake and Pavilion sits at the centre of the development and is the community focal point.
For more eastern Auckland suburbs see Auckland Suburbs.
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Explore Auckland only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and Stonefields is one of them. Suburb boundary: LINZ, CC BY 4.0.